Ax Battler: A Legend of Golden Axe
A Game Gear spin-off of the Golden Axe series featuring RPG elements, following the barbarian Ax Battler through an overworld adventure with turn-based combat.
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About This Game
Unique in the Golden Axe series for blending traditional beat-'em-up action with JRPG mechanics including random encounters and equipment upgrades.
Features a top-down overworld map with first-person dungeon crawling and turn-based battles against familiar Golden Axe enemies.
Considered an experimental entry that expanded the franchise's possibilities, though criticized for its high difficulty and repetitive combat.
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